Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $41.72 | 5.678% | $44.0889 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
Purchase #2 | $144.44 | 6.507% | $153.8387 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
Purchase #3 | $129.49 | 12.414% | $145.5649 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
Purchase #4 | $98.95 | 3.110% | $102.0273 | $102.03 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
Purchase #5 | $36.37 | 8.767% | $39.5586 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #6 | $130.91 | 7.198% | $140.3329 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
Purchase #7 | $232.35 | 7.479% | $249.7275 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.23 | $875.1388 | $875.14 | $875.20 | $875.10 |